object and object (2026)
애도와 멜랑꼴리
Director: Seo Bo-hyung
Cast: Kim Jong-tae, Kwon Da-ham, Han Chang-hyun, Kimchoi Yong-joon, Kim See-eun
Did you know? The film’s title, “Object and Object,” was inspired by the Korean phrase “물건과 물건,” which can also be read as a pun on “thing and thing,” subtly mirroring how both characters’ stories revolve around inanimate objects that hold deep, unresolved emotional weight.
Why Watch: Forget everything you think you know about thrillers: *Object and Object* masterfully spirals from a man possessed by a golden doorknob into a haunting meditation on grief, using two parallel stories that connect in a way you won't see coming. This is a must-watch for fans of slow-burn mystery and Korean cinema’s surreal storytelling, as it turns ordinary objects into unforgettable symbols of obsession and loss. Prepare for a film that will leave you staring at your own furniture with a newfound, unsettling respect.
A repairman named Chung-jae becomes obsessed with twisting a gold doorknob in a client’s bedroom, unable to stop himself. Seeking answers, he heads to a consultation room. Meanwhile, actor Da-gam drops by his friend Doo-joon’s place to borrow a suit for a funeral. Over a beer, Doo-joon asks, “Alright, who passed away this time?” Da-gam replies, “An actress I worked with.” From two separate, vacant seats, the men each narrate their tale—one about an object, and the other about an object.